Mar 31

Paycom Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Paycom delivered strong Q1 2025 results, highlighted by solid revenue growth and expanding margins.

Key Takeaways

Paycom Software posted $530.5M in revenue for Q1 2025 with net income of $139.4M. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $253.2M and the company raised its full-year outlook on the back of increased automation adoption and margin expansion.

Revenue reached $530.5M, growing 6.1% year-over-year

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $253.2M, with a margin of 47.7%

GAAP EPS was $2.48 while non-GAAP EPS reached $2.80

Cash and cash equivalents rose to $520.8M with no debt on the balance sheet

Total Revenue
$531M
Previous year: $500M
+6.1%
EPS
$2.8
Previous year: $2.59
+8.1%
Adjusted EBITDA
$253M
Previous year: $230M
+10.3%
Adj. EBITDA Margin
47.7%
Previous year: 45.9%
+3.9%
Gross Margin
84%
Previous year: 84.3%
-0.4%
Gross Profit
$446M
Previous year: $388M
+14.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$521M
Previous year: $371M
+40.3%
Free Cash Flow
$145M
Previous year: $101M
+43.5%
Total Assets
$4.57B
Previous year: $4.73B
-3.4%

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Forward Guidance

For FY25, Paycom expects total revenue between $2.023B and $2.038B, recurring revenue growth of ~9%, and an adjusted EBITDA margin of ~42%.

Positive Outlook

  • Raised full-year revenue outlook
  • Recurring revenue expected to grow ~9%
  • Interest income from client funds forecast at $110M
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin projected at ~42%
  • Momentum driven by automation and operational efficiency

Challenges Ahead

  • Slight decline in interest income YoY
  • Increased R&D and administrative costs
  • Decline in GAAP net income due to prior year one-time benefit
  • Cash used in financing activities exceeded $1.4B
  • No international revenue segment reported

Revenue & Expenses

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